Advanced Specialist, Marketing Project Manager

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Pearson is hiring an Advanced Specialist, Marketing Project Manager. This role drives prioritization, clarity, and execution of high-impact marketing initiatives, focusing primarily on Web and SEO. The Project Manager collaborates across marketing, analytics, IT, and creative teams to translate goals into actionable plans and manages the project management framework using Wrike.

Highlights

Drive prioritization and execution of marketing initiatives with emphasis on Web and SEO performance.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and dependency maps aligning with business objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Web, SEO, Creative, Brand, Content, Analytics, IT, and external agencies.
Facilitate project meetings such as kickoffs, status reviews, and retrospectives to maintain accountability.
Provide clear, leadership-ready status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Own and evolve project management processes and standards in Wrike, fostering adoption and continuous improvement.
Require 6-8+ years of experience in project management or marketing operations, preferably with digital marketing and SEO.
Strong skills in prioritization, organization, stakeholder management, and senior leadership communication.
Experience with project management tools administration, and familiarity with Agile or hybrid methodologies preferred.
Annual full-time salary range between $110,000 and $130,000, eligible for Pearson’s incentive program.

Advanced Specialist, Marketing Project Manager Full Description

Role Summary

The PVS Marketing Project Manager is a critical enablement role responsible for driving prioritization, clarity, and execution across highâimpact marketing initiatives. This role exists to ensure that the right work is prioritized and delivered to improve marketing performance , particularly across Web and SEO , where PVS is increasing our focus.

Acting as both a strategic thought partner and handsâon project manager, this role will work closely with Web, SEO, Brand, Analytics, IT, and across the PVS Marketing Team to translate performance goals into wellâsequenced, executable plans. The Project Manager will also own and evolve PVS Marketing's project management approach in Wrike , creating visibility, discipline, and consistency across the organization.

This role regularly interfaces with senior leadership,and requires strong judgment, confidence, and the ability to navigate complexity.

Core Responsibilities

Web & SEO Impact Enablement

Partner with Web and SEO leads to prioritize initiatives that drive measurable performance impact .
Translate performance goals and investment focus into clearly scoped, sequenced project plans.
Ensure Web and SEO resources are focused on the highestâvalue work, balancing strategic initiatives with operational needs.

Project Prioritization & Planning

Lead prioritization discussions across Web, SEO, and adjacent marketing teams to align work with business objectives.
Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and dependency maps.
Proactively identify risks, tradeoffs, and capacity constraints, bringing solutions and recommendations forward.

Cross â Functional Delivery

Coordinate work across internal teams (Web, SEO, Creative, Brand, Content, Analytics, IT) and external agencies.
Facilitate project rhythms including kickoffs, status reviews, dependency management, and retrospectives.
Drive accountability and momentum to ensure projects are delivered on time and to standard.

Leadership Communication & Visibility

Provide clear, concise status updates and prioritization views to marketing leadership.
Prepare and deliver updates for senior stakeholders
Clearly articulate progress, risks, and recommendations in a leadershipâready manner.

Wrike Ownership & Process Leadership

Own and evolve the PVS Marketing project management framework in Wrike .
Establish and maintain standards for intake, prioritization, workflows, and reporting.
Drive adoption and continuous improvement of ways of working to increase focus, efficiency, and transparency across Marketing.

Required Qualifications

6-8+ years of experience in project management, marketing operations, or related roles.
Experience managing digital marketing initiatives, preferably including Web and/or SEO.
Strong prioritization, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders.
Experience owning or administering project management tools and workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in education, digital marketing, or matrixed organizations.
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies.
Experience coordinating external agencies or vendors.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location.

The full-time salary range for this role is $ 110,000 - $ 130,000 annually.

This position is eligible for Pearson's annual incentive program. Information on benefits can be found here

Applications will be accepted through May 30, 2026 . This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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